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Less Than Technical White Belt Advice

Recently after some rolls, I was sitting down with some white belts. We were just talking casually about things, some of them related to jiu-jitsu, others not. But after a few moments a really motivated, young guy named Andrew asked me what I wish I knew before I started training. I thought for a second and told him a few things, but I continued to think about the question in the car home and l...

Welcoming Back Those Who Have Been Away

Welcoming people back into the gym should be a celebration. As you see some familiar faces show back up, try to be the one that welcomes them back.

Posted on April 21, 2021

Nick C

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Your Attitude Sucks, Not Your Jiu-Jitsu

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Periods of frustration and growth plateaus are part of the natural ebb and flow of Jiu-Jitsu. Growth occurs on the mats when we work just beyond the limits of our capabilities.

Posted on March 10, 2021

Joseph Hannan

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

How to Stop Obsessing Over Promotions

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Working hard does not mean you deserve a promotion. High potency of effort in Jiu Jitsu is not the exception. It’s the norm.

Posted on February 17, 2021

Joseph Hannan

Content from Nelson

Tomi's T-Shirt: The Story of One Boy's Goal to Help No Kid Hungry

Content from Nelson

My nephew and I designed a special t-shirt, to sell and donate the proceeds to charity. After a brief talk about what charity options there were, he chose helping feed hungry kids.

Posted on February 05, 2021

Nelson Puentes

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

What to do When You Feel Like Quitting

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

When you're training jiu-jitsu there will be inevitable setbacks that will make you want to quit. Joe Hannan makes a case for why you should quit, and it's not what you think.

Posted on January 20, 2021

Joseph Hannan

Roll into the new year with some pristine grappling wear packed into a custom panda backpack by entering our photo contest!

Posted on January 13, 2021

Nelson Puentes

Meet the Pandas

Meet The Pandas -- Olympic Judo’s ‘Jiu-Jitsu Kid’ -- Ryan Lakea Vargas

Meet the Pandas

Meet the Pandas sheds light on the faces of the Panda Nation. This month, we’d like you to meet Ryan Lakea Vargas. At 22, Vargas is a jiu-jitsu brown belt and judo black belt. He’ll be heading to the Olympics in 2021,...

Posted on January 09, 2021

Joseph Hannan

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Exiting the Downward Spiral

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Jiu-jitsu is a game of ups and downs, both literally and figuratively. Getting yourself out of a down period is all about mindset and details. You can’t avoid them but having a game plan to tackle them can help get yo...

Posted on December 30, 2020

Nick C

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

5 things good training partners always do

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Good training partners don’t behave recklessly, like the subject of this story. They train to win, to improve, to grow, but not to injure. There are also some other qualities that I think make for ideal training partn...

Posted on December 16, 2020

Joseph Hannan

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

Growing Your Gym’s Community Outside of Class

Jiu-Jitsu Advice

By building your gym’s culture and group’s camaraderie, you will see your training partners in a new light. Also you will be opening doors for someone who might be more reticent than you. It’s a win-win.

Posted on November 18, 2020

Nick C

Content from Nelson

Inverting Gear: How our Backpacks are Designed

Content from Nelson

It came time to design some backpacks for Inverted Gear, it took a long time to get my ideas together, and to narrow it down to 3 designs. Our rolltop bag is the first of these designs.

Posted on October 30, 2020

Nelson Puentes

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Tomi's T-Shirt: The Story of One Boy's Goal to Help No Kid Hungry

What to do When You Feel Like Quitting

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Meet The Pandas -- Olympic Judo’s ‘Jiu-Jitsu Kid’ -- Ryan Lakea Vargas

Exiting the Downward Spiral

5 things good training partners always do

Growing Your Gym’s Community Outside of Class

Inverting Gear: How our Backpacks are Designed

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